Personal Injury Law

High court splits in hospital negligence suit

December 2, 2009 by: Chris Buckley

Indiana Lawyer Full ArticleThe Indiana Supreme Court split on whether a hospital was negligent in letting a woman with injuries possibly caused by domestic violence leave with her alleged abuser, who killed her on the way home after being discharged.

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Justices draw bright line on children’s fault

by: Chris Buckley

Indiana Lawyer Full ArticleIndiana law recognizes a rebuttable presumption that children ages 7 to 14 aren’t capable of contributory negligence, the state’s Supreme Court has confirmed.

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Lake County Jail inmates cry foul

November 24, 2009 by: Chris Buckley

Sheriff disputes complaints, which resemble those in pending federal lawsuitNWI Times ArticleCROWN POINT | Five recent detainees at the Lake County Jail are reporting ongoing conditions that are the subject of a potential class action lawsuit filed last year. The recent complaints allege overcrowded holding cells in which dozens of inmates sleep on bare concrete … Continue reading Lake County Jail inmates cry foul

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Gary cop faces civil trial in Portage drive-by case

November 2, 2009 by: Chris Buckley

Fight outside Hobart bar while off-duty escalated Post-Tribune Article VALPARAISO — Although a former Gary police officer was found not guilty of participating in a Portage drive-by shooting, his legal troubles continue. The family whose house was shot at is suing Steve Andrus, a fellow police officer, the city of Gary, the Gary Police Department … Continue reading Gary cop faces civil trial in Portage drive-by case

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